The Green Revolution

By Peyton C.

The Green Revolution

By Peyton C.

What is the Green Revolution?

The Green Revolution is the rapid diffusion of new agricultural technology. For example new high-yield seeds and fertilizers.

The Green Revolution in India

There were three basic elements in the method of the Green Revolution in India. India continued expansion of farming areas, double-cropped existing farmland, and used seeds with improved genetics. India, using the green revolution, resulted in a record grain output of 131 million tons in 1978-1979. In 1979, India was established as one of the worlds biggest agriculture producers due to the Green revolution. The Green Revolution transformed India from a starving nation into a food producing country. Because of the Green Revolution more jobs in India became available: agricultural jobs and industrial jobs. India paid back all loans borrowed from the World Bank and its affiliates for the purpose of the Green Revolution.